AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins opened Day Two of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with the following keynote remarks, as prepared:
Yesterday morning I spoke about legacy, and the goals we collectively seek to achieve – including advancing our industry and aviation safety.
I spoke about AUVSI’s role in achieving this goal through our strategic pillar of connecting the industry by helping to host events like this and other events we host – like XPONENTIAL and our Industry Insight Summits –where we are bringing together stakeholders to solve hard problems.
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2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium: Michael Robbins Day One Opening Remarks
Today, Day One of the 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium opened with keynote remarks by AUVSI President and CEO, Michael Robbins.
Remarks as prepared:
It’s great to see everyone here at the Baltimore Convention Center for this year’s FAA Drone & AAM Symposium – the 8th consecutive staging of this event as a collaboration between AUVSI and the FAA. We’re grateful for their partnership and eagerness to meet directly with industry.
FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference
Last week, Max Rosen, Director of Government Affairs for AUVSI, attended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) International Aviation Safety Conference in Washington, DC. Several AUVSI and Air Advocacy Committee members were in attendance, alongside many senior officials from both FAA and EASA. The event was sponsored by AUVSI and members RTX, Boeing, Joby, and Wisk.
Transforming Emergency Response: Exploring FAA-Approved Drone as First Responder Programs
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 12 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
Join us for an in-depth webinar hosted by uAvionix, featuring panelists from leading police departments and technology partners. Discover how FAA-approved Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are transforming emergency response, enhancing situational awareness, and alleviating resource pressures. Learn about the technology and operational strategies that make these programs scalable and repeatable across the US.
Speakers:
AUVSI and FAA Presents: Air Risk Mitigation: Global Perspectives
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 22 at 11:00 – 12:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
Air Risk Mitigation for drones involves the evaluation and delivery of strategic approaches to decrease the probability of accidents or issues during drone operations. These approaches include proper training for operators, adherence to regulations, pre-flight checks, maintaining safe distances from obstacles, and utilizing technologies like collision avoidance systems. This webinar will preview discussions to occur during the 2024 FAA Drone & Advanced Air Mobility Symposium, showcase international perspectives towards air risk mitigation, and explore current strategies employed by aviation regulators around the world.
Agriculture Applications; Imaging, Spraying, Spreading, & Part 137 Certification
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 20th at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
This presentation will cover a host of topics covering drones in the agricultural industry including the use of multispectral imaging, FAA Part 137 Certification process, local requirements, and spraying/spreading operations.
Speakers:
Dr. David Thirtyacre, Chair, Dept of Flight, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Campus
Registration:
Registration is free for all attendees
James Grimsley, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 10
March is "R&D to Real World Operations" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're thrilled to begin with our month sponsor, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO). This week’s show features James Grimsley, CNO’s Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives. James is a distinguished figure in the field of advanced aviation and aerial mobility, renowned for his expertise in policy and technology, with a notable presence in national and international forums as a speaker and contributor to state and federal task groups. He has played key roles in various committees and advisory councils, contributing significantly to the drone industry through initiatives like the FAA’s Drone Integration Pilot Program (IPP) and BEYOND Programs.
FAA Drone and AAM Symposium
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*Dates and location are subject to change
AUVSI and FAA Presents: Exemptions Update
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 28, at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
The FAA has recently granted exemptions to several companies allowing them to conduct drone operations without visual observers. We invite you to join our panel of experts from the FAA and those companies and get an understanding of what the exemptions are, why they matter, and how they can help build more effective and efficient drone operations.
Speakers:
Dawn of Drones | Episode 123: FAA and NASA Ames Research Center
As the year concludes, the Dawn of Drones podcast brings you the 'Best of 2023 Month' sponsored by Sagetech Avionics, with a special show involving two of the most preeminent government leaders in the UAS and AAM space. Join the dynamic duo of Huy Tran, Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center, an award-winning innovator spearheading aviation advancements, particularly in UAS Traffic Management, and Kevin Morris, the FAA’s "Drone Guy."
This FAA/NASA End of Year Roundup has become an annual tradition and is an absolute must-see for anyone yearning for exclusive industry insights and a deep dive into the developments that have shaped the UAS and AAM industries throughout the year. Don’t miss this comprehensive and reflective overview that encapsulates the essence of 2023!
